Quantity Surveyor - working on WBHE project

Purpose of the Role To administer all commercial aspects within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects, primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA, from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results. An example of the current type of projects being delivered by the MMA is the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension to Digbeth which will serve the High Speed 2 station at Curzon Street, separating from the existing West Midlands Metro line at Bull Street. The route is planned to consist of 1.7km of twin track running from Bull Street to a new terminus at High Street Deritend. The scheme includes four additional West Midlands Metro stops serving the east of Birmingham City Centre. The extension will service the Eastside regeneration area offering connections with New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill Railway Stations, in addition to the new HS2 station. The scheme also includes a new bus interchange adjacent to Clayton Hotel Birmingham to provide an efficient bus, Sprint, and coach interchange with HS2. Key Success Measures Safety & Ethics - Support the implementation of the Business Conduct Guidelines, Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas. Excellence - Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business. Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high-quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in. People - Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients, and the environment in all areas of work. Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability Including but not limited to

• Working with the SQS you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
• Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practise across each project team
• Assist on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
• Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings
• Assist in the management of the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities.
• Manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
• Assist in the establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
• Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change
• Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM.
• Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
• Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
• Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP¿s are submitted, assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
• Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
• Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
• Undertaking site measure queries
• Production of monthly CVR Reports
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Person Specification

• Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a QS on large civils or infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts
• Cost and budget administration
• Financial and commercial reporting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Minimum 2 years experience as a QS with a proven track record in major projects.